MRubey

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1. TEAS test score

   MRubey replied to MC32's topic in TEAS

   I just took the test last week. My school administered the test so we were interviewed and given our scores at that time. They require at least a 70% on each section. I did very well on the reading part and just snuck by on the math, in fact I didn'...

2. TEAS soon!

   MRubey replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in TEAS

   Good Luck NS93! I've ordered in some other materials. Hopefully it will be more helpful. All the best, Mike

3. TEAS soon!

   MRubey replied to Nursingstudent93's topic in TEAS

   I am taking the TEAS in about three weeks. I have the study guide and have been doing the practice tests in the back. I thought the reading would be the easiest part but the questions can be wacked. For example, there is a magazine story about an ali...

4. Do I need to take microbiology before taking teas? :(

   MRubey replied to futurenurse2016's topic in TEAS

   The one published by ATI, the creator of the test. It sells at my schools bookstore for $80. You can get it from the publisher for $44 plus shipping.

5. Prerequisites grades

   MRubey replied to justgivemeastage's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I find note cards to be the most powerful learning/memorization tool in my arsenal. My school uses a point system to determine entrance with the TEAS exam being weighted more than GPA.

6. How do you think I'm doing for a Pre-Nursing student???

   MRubey replied to keithm101's topic in Pre-Nursing

   In my advanced age (53) and return to school I've discovered a few things about academic success. First of all approach school as your job and set your priorities accordingly. Nothing else is as important as doing well in school. Having fun with your...

7. Ages of male nursing students?

   MRubey replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

   I'm 53 and doing prereqs. My A&P instructor wondered why I didn't want to go to medical school. Because I'd finish just in time to retire.